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Camp Eberhart will reopen today following suspected norovirus scare

THREE RIVERS —Rebecca Burns, St. Joseph Community Health Officer, said the health department has authorized Camp Eberhart to reopen today, Wednesday, Aug. 9, after an outbreak of a “suspected norovirus” closed the camp. “We’re comfortable that with all the cleaning that they’ve done and the...

Competency exam ordered for Michigan man charged in slayings

CENTREVILLE (AP) — A man charged in connection with two slayings in Michigan will undergo a competency examination. The Kalamazoo Gazette reports that a St. Joseph County judge on Tuesday ordered the psychiatric evaluation to determine whether 32-year-old Zachary Patten is competent to stand trial...

Tea party at the library

Three Rivers Public Library hosted a mother-daughter book club and tea party, where Sophia Hussey (far right) of Three Rivers discussed the book ‘The Secret Garden’ with children’s librarian Caryn Wilson.

First adult drug treatment court graduation held

CENTREVILLE — The 45th Circuit Court of Michigan (St. Joseph County) hosted its first graduation ceremony of the Adult Drug Treatment Court on Aug. 7, 2017 in Centreville. The graduate, a 28-year-old resident of Three Rivers, completed Intensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment,...

Elks host 13th annual Captain’s Cruise

On Saturday, Aug. 5, the Three Rivers Elks Lodge hosted its 13th annual Captain’s Cruise, a fundraiser that benefits the lodge’s scholarship program. Eighty-nine bikes and 145 registered people participated in the ride, which spanned 130 miles and lasted over five hours. The Cruise raised a net...

Three Rivers BOE discusses middle school roof repairs

THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers Board of Education discussed potential roof repairs at the middle school during its meeting on Monday, Aug. 7. Trustee Pete Bennett said two sections, above the gymnasium and the media center, have fallen out of warranty and have to be completely replaced. “That’s...

Constantine discusses marijuana ordinance

CONSTANTINE — The Constantine Village Council discussed allowing medical marijuana dispensaries in the village at a Tuesday, August 7 council meeting. Village manager/police chief Mark Honeysett said he’s been asked by several people in the village if the subject has come up before the council. “...

Stepping into School with New Shoes

On Saturday, the Three Rivers Eagles Club #2303 hosted its 13th annual benefit dinner in honor of the Stepping into School with New Shoes program. Through a dinner, auction, and raffle, the club raised $3,887 towards purchasing new shoes for school age children, up to 13-years-old, in St. Joseph...

‘The Bike Lady’ celebrates 33 years of service in Three Rivers

THREE RIVERS — Diane Ruggles, who is also known as “The Bike Lady,” has provided full service bike repairs to her customers for the last 33 years, a service that continues today with her company Mobile Bike Repair. Ruggles said she had wanted to be a bike mechanic since junior high. In August of...

History lives on at Camp Wakeshma

THREE RIVERS — The Camp Wakeshma family, comprised of past and current staff members and campers, gathered on the camp’s grounds to celebrate the 30th birthday of Chief Wakeshma on Saturday, Aug. 5. Chief Wakeshma, the camp’s namesake, is a wood sculpture created in memory of the Chief whose tribe...